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Former NFL head coach Tony Dungy said the Detroit Lions asked him if he was interested in their head coaching position but told them he was not interested. Dungy did give the Lions a glowing recommendation of Jim Caldwell, who was hired by the Lions as their new head coach.

Former Indianapolis Colts head coach Tony Dungy said during a radio interview the team should select Stanford QB Andrew Luck in the NFL Draft if they have the opportunity. At that point, Dungy added, the team could even look at trading QB Peyton Manning. "I would see him competing and playing as long as he wanted," Dungy said of Manning. "If it gets to the point to where, hey, he comes back and it looks like he's gonna play three or four more years, and you say - we've got Andrew Luck, we've got an asset - we trade him (indicating Manning)."

Free-agent WR Plaxico Burress (Giants) will work with the National Urban League and Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence after spending nearly two years in prison on a weapon possession charge. Burress said Monday, June 13, he would be mentored by Magic Johnson and Tony Dungy through the Brady Center. He'll volunteer with Urban League youth programs and recruit other pro athletes. Burress said he has "an opportunity to make a difference."

Former NFL head coach Tony Dungy said he is not interested in becoming a general manager of the Minnesota Vikings, according to Judd Zulgad and Chip Scoggins, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune. The firing of head coach Brad Childress brought speculation about whether Vikings owner Zygi Wilf will reconfigure the front office and bring in a football boss to run the operation and have final say on decisions. Dungy, who served as the Vikings defensive coordinator before becoming a head coach, said he has strong ties to the area and is close friends with interim head coach Leslie Frazier.

Former NFL head coach Tony Dungy said during a radio interview that he expects the Dallas Cowboys to call him about their head coaching position but said he is not interested in the job, reports The Dallas Morning News.

Jason La Canfora, of NFL.com, reports the Seattle Seahawks' contact with former head coach Tony Dungy about their team president position violated NFL rules, according to sources. Technically, Dungy still has a valid contract with the Indianapolis Colts, which does not expire until March. The Seahawks were apparently unaware of the contract and figured they could contact Dungy directly.

Chris Mortensen, of ESPN.com, reports the Seattle Seahawks reached out to former NFL head coach Tony Dungy to become their team president. Fritz Pollard Alliance chairman John Wooten said Dungy turned down the opportunity. Wooten said, "They called Tony about three weeks ago to see if he would seriously consider becoming their president. He told them he wanted to pray and sleep on it but the next day he called them back and said he wanted to stick with everything he was doing now. He would have been the guy, I believe, if he had wanted to do it."

ESPN.com reports former NFL head coach Tony Dungy said Tuesday, Oct. 13, he is not currently interested in taking on a front-office role. "No, probably not," Dungy told ESPN's Chris Mortensen. "I mean, you never say never but I had a great job in football (that I left) to pursue my mission right now. That's my focus. There was a reason I stepped down from my job with the Colts. And I had an opportunity to stay on board there in a front-office capacity." The Tampa Bay Buccaneers reportedly have shown interest in adding Dungy to their organization. "My answer is I don't know anything about it," Dungy said. "I have absolutely not been contacted by the Bucs, formally or informally in the organization."

The Associated Press reports former NFL head coach Tony Dungy said he believes free-agent QB Michael Vick (Falcons) is focused on putting his life back together. Dungy said Vick has priorities beyond football, which include reconnecting with his three children. Dungy met with Vick in federal prison in May while Vick was serving an 18-month term for running a dogfighting ring.

Andrew Perloff, of SI.com, reports former Indianapolis Colts head coach Tony Dungy said during the Dan Patrick radio show that free-agent QB Michael Vick (Falcons) should be reinstated by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell. "I tend to agree with Terrell Owens on this," Dungy said. "I feel like he's missed 32 games already and missed a ton of money."

John Clayton, of ESPN.com, reports former Indianapolis Colts head coach Tony Dungy met with suspended Atlanta Falcons QB Michael Vick Tuesday, May 5, at the federal prison in Leavenworth, Kan. "I can confirm that Michael met with coach Dungy," Vick's agent, Joel Segal, said. "The discussions were private, but the meeting was very positive." Vick met with Dungy to discuss his life after he gets out of prison.

ESPN.com reports former NFL head coach Tony Dungy is planning to visit imprisoned Atlanta Falcons QB Michael Vick in a federal penitentiary in Leavenworth, Kan., May 5. Dungy said he does not plan to talk to Vick about football, but about life.

John Oehser, of Colts.com, reports Indianapolis Colts head coach Tony Dungy said LB Gary Brackett (fibula) could be available next week if the team were to win its playoff game versus the San Diego Chargers. "It's hard to say," Dungy said about when Brackett might return. "He still hasn't practiced yet, so I don't think it's imminent. I think if he could get out and practice next week, we would certainly play him. I don't know where he is. We'll find that out, probably, on Tuesday if we win."

The Associated Press reports with a win over the Jacksonville Jaguars during Week 16, the Indianapolis Colts locked up a spot in the 2008 playoffs. It is the eighth consecutive playoff berth. Colts head coach Tony Dungy said the team will be able to rest many starters during Week 17 now that they are in. This will allow ailing players such as RB Joseph Addai (shoulder), WR Marvin Harrison (hamstring) and LB Gary Brackett (leg) as many as 17 days of extra rest before the team begins the postseason.

John Oehser, of Colts.com, reports Indianapolis Colts head coach Tony Dungy said he will rest some of his players in Week 17 if they clinch a playoff spot with a Week 16 win. "We'll rest the guys that need rest and play the guys that need to play. If we don't win this week, then next week becomes a must win and that's how we'll approach it," Dungy said.

Updating previous reports, The Associated Press reports Indianapolis Colts RB Joseph Addai (shoulder) will likely be a game-time decision during Week 16. Head coach Tony Dungy said Addai wants to play against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Dungy also feels Addai will play but said the team will have to wait and see.

Updating previous reports, The Associated Press reports Indianapolis Colts S Bob Sanders (knee) will likely be a game time decision during Week 16. Head coach Tony Dungy said Sanders wants to play against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Dungy also feels Sanders will play but said the team will have to wait and see.

Indianapolis Colts FS Bob Sanders (knee) did not play in the team's Week 13 game because of a knee injury. Head coach Tony Dungy said Sanders is getting close to returning. He may be able to play in Week 14.

Kevin Lee, of ESPN 1070 in Indianapolis, reports on the station's web site that Indianapolis Colts head coach Tony Dungy said that his sense is FB Bob Sanders (knee) would be listed as doubtful for the team's Week 13 game at this time.

Indianapolis Colts head coach Tony Dungy said during his press conference Monday, Nov. 17, that WR Reggie Wayne (ankle) will have to play with his ankle injury as long as he remains active this season.

Indianapolis Colts head coach Tony Dungy said during his press conference Monday, Nov. 17, that CB Kelvin Hayden (hamstring) was able to do some running last week, and he should return to practice this week. Dungy hopes Hayden will be back in the lineup by the end of the week.

John Oehser, of Colts.com, reports Indianapolis Colts head coach Tony Dungy said the offseason is crucial for a team. Dungy said its key not only to individual and team development but also as the beginning of game-plan development, conditioning and camaraderie.

John Oehser, of Colts.com, reports Indianapolis Colts head coach Tony Dungy said offseason workouts are a big reason why a player improves between his rookie and second season. He said you can get a lot of individualized work and make a lot of growth.

Indianapolis Colts head coach Tony Dungy will be available to the local media Tuesday, April 15, at 2:30 p.m. in the media center at the Colts headquarters to answer questions about the team's 2008 schedule.

Chris Mortensen, of ESPN.com, reports Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay believes head coach Tony Dungy will return for 2008 but is not yet certain on what Dungy's decision will be regarding his future. "I'm hopeful, I think he's leaning our way, but he hasn't committed to anything," said Irsay, who spoke with Dungy Sunday, Jan. 20. Dungy is expected to announce his decision Monday, Jan. 21.

ESPN.com reports Indianapolis Colts head coach Tony Dungy has denied Internet reports that he has already made his decision on returning to the Colts for the 2008 season. He expects to have made up his mind about whether or not to return to the team either Saturday, Jan. 19, or Sunday, Jan. 20. Dungy plans to tell team owner Jim Irsay his decision Monday, Jan. 21. "My wife and I will continue to discuss it and pray about it," Dungy said. "We should have some type of decision by Saturday or Sunday. The first person outside my family that will know about it is Jim Irsay on Monday morning, and nobody else will know about it before Jim."